How do I stop sabotaging myself?

I am an introvert and I am a bit of a loner but it is college so now I have to actually talk to people now. I just find it hard sometimes. I fall back into a habit of keeping my head down and pretend I'm busy and when someone says hi, I say hi back but I don't initiate conversation even though I've been invited to. I implied in a previous post that I need to start socializing and expanding my circle but I instinctively close myself. I need some advice on how to curb this behavior. What do I do?

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Spectre128 · 51-55, M

Feel for you, introverts unite 😃
Someone said it earlier, clubs are perfect, they usually have a structure and a purpose so the small-talk is minimal and often focussed on the subject.

Book clubs
D&D groups (often full of fellow introverts)
Sports
There's usually a load to choose from. Look at meetup.com for ideas or local activities